Use serial debug on Ubuntu
There are many options available on Ubuntu:
- minicom
- picocom
- kermit
The following shows how to use minicom.
Install minicom
sudo apt-get install minicomTo connect the serial port line, see what the serial port device file is. The following example is /dev/ttyusb0:
$ ls /dev/ttyUSB*
/dev/ttyUSB0Run:
$ sudo minicom
Welcome to minicom 2.7
OPTIONS: I18n
Compiled on Jan 1 2014, 17:13:19.
Port /dev/ttyUSB0, 15:57:00
Press CTRL-A Z for help on special keysBased on the above tips: Press Ctrl-a and then press Z again to bring up the help menu.
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Minicom Command Summary |
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| Commands can be called by CTRL-A <key> |
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| Main Functions Other Functions |
| Dialing directory..D run script (Go)....G | Clear Screen.......C |
| Send files.........S Receive files......R | cOnfigure Minicom..O |
| comm Parameters....P Add linefeed.......A | Suspend minicom....J |
| Capture on/off.....L Hangup.............H | eXit and reset.....X |
| send break.........F initialize Modem...M | Quit with no reset.Q |
| Terminal settings..T run Kermit.........K | Cursor key mode....I |
| lineWrap on/off....W local Echo on/off..E | Help screen........Z |
| Paste file.........Y Timestamp toggle...N | scroll Back........B |
| Add Carriage Ret...U |
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| Select function or press Enter for none. |
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